The Daily RootedHome StoriesGradesChurchesWhat's NewAbout
Bible:
Answer key (separate)‹ Back to chapter 9

Prints on letter paper in black and white. No answers are printed on the student sheet.

1 Corinthians 9 · Grade 2

Run the Race

Name Date

Read the Story

Paul worked hard to tell people about Jesus. He could have asked the church to pay him. But he did not. He made tents to earn money.

Paul served all kinds of people. He wanted many people to know Jesus.

Paul said life with Jesus is like a race. Runners train hard. They want to win a prize. Followers of Jesus run for a crown that lasts forever.

Memory Verse

“Don’t you know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run like that, so that you may win.”

1 Corinthians 9:24 (WEB)

Show What You Know

Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.

  1. What did Paul tell people about?

    All kinds of peopleA raceJesus

  2. What did Paul make to earn money?

    A raceTentsForever

  3. Who did Paul serve?

    All kinds of peopleTentsForever

  4. What is life with Jesus like?

    A raceJesusForever

  5. How long does God's crown last?

    ForeverA raceAll kinds of people

Word Search

Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.

WORKNRTAHUAWALJKRYNOPOLKHEFPLTOUTFWRIRHHSMAAELMERETMRETGAAVRLDTUHDRCKSEKAWEAKHBAV
  • APOSTLE
  • OTHERS
  • PREACH
  • REWARD
  • ALTAR
  • WEAK
  • FREE
  • WORK

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for helping me run my race. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why do runners train?
  • How can you keep following Jesus?

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org. © 2026 The Daily Rooted. Free to print and copy for church and home use; not for resale. Original line art.